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Fitness Through Play: How to Reimagine Physical Education for Lifelong Wellness

SHAPE America

dance, yoga, aerobics) that meet the need for self-expression. It might look like dancing in your room, walking the dog, shooting hoops with friends, riding a bike, or playing tag at recess. When we teach both the why and the how of physical activity, we move beyond compliance we create connection. Grades 9-12 2.12.7

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Physical Education Electives

PLT4M

Class options and names include: Intro To Weightlifting Advanced Weightlifting Athletic Performance Strength Training Strength & Conditioning Let’s take a closer look at MACCRAY High School in Minnesota that grew it’s weightlifting elective course from 6 students to 6 sections.

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Participation In PE – A Playbook For Success

PLT4M

Focus on teaching lifelong skills in various domains and units to prepare students for an active future. Teachers need to be equipped with skills and resources to teach specific electives they might not be comfortable with. “We We have football players in the class doing dance fitness.

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High School Physical Education Curriculum

PLT4M

That’s why it’s essential to prioritize and plan a high school physical education curriculum that not only teaches the foundational elements of health and wellness but also encourages student choice, autonomy, and exposure to a wide variety of activities. Just look at the physical education program at Saratoga Springs High School in New York.

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Digital PE Lesson Plan Templates

PLT4M

Whether you’re new to teaching or a seasoned pro, these PE lesson plan templates are your ticket to stress-free and successful PE instruction. From introducing yoga poses to the strength-building techniques of weightlifting and the fast-paced fun of pickleball, teachers aim to create dynamic and inclusive curriculums.

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5 Tips for Moving Your Career Forward as a Health and Physical Education Teacher

SHAPE America

These notes became the foundation for a two-part series we would later write for the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), “Transitioning From Students of Teaching to Teachers of Students.”. As the clock ticks toward graduation, those innocent, every-once-in-a-while thoughts gain strength.

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2022 Robert P. Pangrazi Scholar Lecture

Arizona Health and Physical Education

Jessica is a physical education teacher at Lewiston High School in Lewiston, Idaho teaching. strength training, dance, yoga and lifetime fitness classes. Jessica is National Board certified, has her NASM personal training certification and Yoga Education Teaching Teens certification. certified Dance PL3Y instructor.